"Among the nights of Ramadan is one special night, which is better than a thousand months (HQ, 97:3). Good deeds performed on that single night are equal to those performed over a thousand months. It is the Night of Power (Lailatul Qadr), when the Qur'an was revealed. Some commentators believe it was the night when the Qur'an was brought down from Baytul M`amur (Heavenly abode), for Jibrael to reveal in parts to the Prophet (s). Others say it was the night when the Prophet received the entire Qur'an, but was asked to transmit it as and when the occasion demanded.
Lailatul Qadr is a celebration to commemorate the arrival of the final guidance for humans. It is a tribute to the commencement of the message revealed to mankind by their Creator, a message which shows them the way to achieve happiness in both the worlds. Just as the arrival of a child is celebrated, on its birth and then every year, as a bringer of joy and fulfilment for the family, Lailatul Qadr is celebrated as a bringer of light and guidance for mankind. Unlike the birthday which is celebrated with a feast for the senses, Lailatul Qadr includes a feast for the spirit, a feast of worship and prayers.
Some hadith indicate that the fate of every believer for the coming year is decreed on this night. That is why the Du`as for this night ask for special favours in the decree for the year. Believers are encouraged to stay awake the entire night, and pray for blessings and forgiveness. It is the holiest night of the year, and it would be unwise to be heedless of the tremendous benefits of this night."
Source: www.al-islam.org
p.s. I'm yet on Raya mood.
Not on Raya mood yet? I can relate to that. For a few Chinese New Years already, I did not feel the mood. Macam biasa jer. Tonight you can stay up and pray for a better tomorrow and for peace, happiness, good health and many good things in the years to come :)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteMust go shopping to get mood maybe? :D
Soon will be raya ! Bought your baju kurung ?
ReplyDeleteSaturday only go shopping
DeleteHmm then you'll have your mood already la, don't worry =)
DeleteNot worried at all. Haha
Deletewhy not Raya mood yet?
ReplyDeletedunno leh
DeleteRaya baju buy ady ka?
ReplyDeleteBelum huhu
DeleteHow come not Raya mood?
ReplyDeleteDunno exactly
DeleteThis is so important to all Muslims and a new eye opener to me. I am glad you shared this importance with everyone here. Thank you and may you mood come soon. I will hurry my chef tonight!
ReplyDeleteYou're asking your chef to cook for Raya?
DeleteI should say my baker la. The macaroons la!
DeleteLetchumi is Anay's chef and baker? :)
Deleteshall i greet you Selamat Lailatul Qadar today??
ReplyDeleteinteresting sharing of this knowledge, Thambee likes!! hihihihi^^
why still no raya mood yet?? hmmm, haven't got your raya baju yet i guess?? :D
No need to greet la. Hi hi hi
DeleteYeah, must be no mood because no baju raya yet ;-)
I heard that today is a Big day for prayers from my sister...
ReplyDeleteMy office is doing Bubur Lambuk every now and then... more goodies after the Raya holidays! Looking forward to that.. :p
So syiok!
DeleteLailatul Qadar is look forward by Muslims. We hope we can witness it :)
Selamat berpuasa and selamat hari raya aidilfitri!
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